POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS

POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS need changing – often for the same reason.  That’s one of the top ten bumper stickers I’ve ever seen.  Since laughter is the best medicine – I thought I’d share!  And I called quite a few of my friends and shared with them just to give them their chuckle of the day – they all thought it hilarious.  I’m sure it has to do with our fully charged political climate these days . . . but then again, when was the last time our political atmosphere was NOT in turmoil? 

When I first wrote this post I went on and on about our current day politics and my opinion on the whole thing.  It’s so easy to keep typing when you have such a strong opinion about something.  But then I realized the old saying, opinions are like a*#%!(!s – everyone has one.  So I decided to stop so as not to fall into that category.

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Well, the “move” is on.  Little by little we’ve been moving into the new house.  First thing we did was tear up the carpet and install flooring.  If I ever run into the guy who installed that padding under the carpet, I’m going to break his staple gun.  How many staples do you need to put into padding to hold it onto the floor???  It’s been a long time since I had blisters on my hands from something other than gardening!

Anyway, I’m really glad they recycle cardboard or I’d feel really bad about all those dead trees.  How can you accumulate so much stuff in one house?  And how do you not take it all with you to the next house?  George Carlin did a routine that stuck with me called “a place for your stuff.”  Click on his name and watch the second video down of that routine from 1986.  Funny, insightful man, he was.  You hear about people moving every day and you really don’t think much about it.  You say congratulations and wish them well.  But you don’t really think about all the hard, tedious work involved.  This has taken about 100 times longer than I imagined in my wildest dreams.  My daughter informed me that for $10,000 I could have hired movers that would pack everything, move it and then unpack it.  If I had $1 million, I couldn’t possibly pay someone $10,000 to do that!  I wouldn’t make a very good rich person – I’m sure once I took care of my family I’d give it all away.   You can’t take it with you! 

 ANYWAY, there’s part of my new back yard – it’s like a blank canvas to me ready for a veggie garden, herb garden and I think I’d like to plant fruit trees, too.  I guess I’ll be spending my time on Mike McGrath’s site from You Bet Your Garden.

The Personal Side

As far as politics go, I just want to say one thing.  I actually have had the audacity to say that I understood why we needed political parties so we wouldn’t have 100 people running for president, but that once they were elected, the party lines should be erased and they should just work for the betterment of our country and people.  Apparently a hilarious statement.  So laugh at me if you will but remember – you can’t complain if you don’t vote.  And please don’t vote because of something stupid like – I don’t like his hair, his smile or I really love that commercial Paris Hilton did.  While not a fan of hers (silly comment – she would have to do something to have me be a fan), that commercial was great!  There’s something you can do with a lot of money – put your own commercial on TV!!  Be an informed voter – read up and do your homework before you vote! 

The Business Side

So what does all this rhetoric about politics have to do with Virtual Assistance?  Absolutely nothing, my friends.  An office environment is where things can get a bit “political,” if you know what I mean. I had more than my share of politics in the last office I worked in, but that’s another story for another blog!  The small businesspeople and entrepreneurs that I mostly work for never have to worry about things like that with their Virtual Assistant. 

So what are some of the tasks that you need help with?  Make a list and start to dream about how nice it would be if you had someone else to take care of them.  What would you do with all of your “free” time?  Grow your business, spend time with your family, read a book – the possibilities are infinite! 

Still not sure about how a Virtual Assistant can help you?

Call me.  Email me.  It’s free and knowledge is power.  I hope to talk to you soon.

FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES

If you happen to be local to my area, Dr. Yvonne Kaye – one of my wonderful clients – is speaking at the WOW meeting (Women of Willow Grove – a division of the Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce) on September 9, 2008, at 11:30 at the Giant Super Store at 315 Old York Road in Willow Grove.  She will be speaking about Women in Focus and she will be giving her unique humor on the topic of “Why Rubens is my Favorite Artist – This is No Art Critique!”  Come learn and laugh with Dr. Kaye as she gives you insight into your own self, allowing you to discover or expand on your hidden potential.

Dr. Kaye is an author, motivational speaker, keynote speaker, interfaith minister, and all around fantastic person.  She has presented to many different kinds of organization from the United Nations to Gilda’s Club.  I feel privileged to have met her.  The cost is $15 to WOW which includes lunch.  Please contact me with any questions about this event or contact the Chamber!  Treat yourself – you deserve to come hear Dr. Kaye speak!